Is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC016529) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's charity number is SC016529. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016529?

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Registered charity · No. SC016529Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £526,575
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £447,300
Registered charity number: SC016529
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: murdochforrest.org

Quick answer

The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust (number SC016529) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust do?

The charity provides funding to other charitable organisations through grants and donations, using income generated from its investments. Eligible charities can apply for support by completing the online application form available on the Trust’s website. All applications are reviewed by the Trustees at quarterly board meetings. Applicants are notified of the Trustees’ decision, and successful organisations are awarded a grant.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust

Answers The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's money come from?

The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust reported £527k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were investments £527k (100%).

Investments£527k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 September 1938
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC016529) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's charity number?: The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's charity number is SC016529. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016529?: Search SC016529 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust do?: The charity provides funding to other charitable organisations through grants and donations, using income generated from its investments. Eligible charities can apply for support by completing the online application form available on the Trust’s website. All applications are reviewed by the Trustees at quarterly board meetings. Applicants are notified of the Trustees’ decision, and successful organisations are awarded a grant.
Does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust?: The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is https://murdochforrest.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's money come from?: The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust reported £527k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were investments £527k (100%).
When was The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 26 September 1938.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.